Sony fans have gone through a roller-coaster of emotions over the last few weeks, with the announcement of the most posts have been flooded with negative comments.
The PlayStation 5 Pro wasn't announced on its own, with a standing mount and disc drive both being sold separately, taking after Apple's product strategies. Many fans were outraged at the astronomical price point of the device, especially given its lack of built-in features. While players have had a very strong and mostly negative reaction to the news, the Disc Drive's resurgence could mean that the PS5 Pro's reveal may have been more successful than people believe.
The PlayStation 5 Pro's External Disc Drive Is Selling Out
Sales Point Towards The Success Of The PS5 Pro
Despite being released last year, the external Disc Drive started selling out worldwide not long after the reveal of the PlayStation 5 Pro. Some s online have taken this as a sign that, despite intense backlash, the PlayStation 5 Pro reveal was a great success for Sony. However, another reason for the massive influx of sales for the Disc Drive is that it's currently being scalped online for a markup, leading others to believe its success is being bloated by resellers.
Sony will likely have a lot more funding for original IPs in the future.
Clocking in at $99.99, the Disc Drive is not the cheapest addition to an already historically expensive console, but it is a necessity for many players. Despite speculation, fans will have to wait until early November 7 to see how the PS5 Pro sales match public expectations. However, if the Disc Drive is any indicator, Sony will likely have a lot more funding for original IPs in the future.
Good News For Existing PlayStation Owners
PlayStation Fans Won't Need To Go Replace Their Consoles Anytime Soon
Luckily for existing PlayStation owners, there's no need to rush to stores to pick up a new console just yet to play the best PS5 games. The PS5 is already a powerful device with enough hardware longevity to last for years of triple-A gaming, with the Pro's target demographic being gaming enthusiasts with a need for 4K resolution and high FPS simultaneously.
PS5 Pro Release Is Repeating PlayStation History
The recent reveal of the PS5 Pro and its pricing have caused significant backlash, but it's also a repeat of a past PlayStation mistake.
While the Pro is a powerhouse of a console, the overall news has left many fans feeling disappointed and questioning if they even need a PS5 Pro. Clocking in at $99.99, the Disc Drive isn't the cheapest addition to an already historically expensive console for Sony. With the PS5 Pro already being at a staggering $699.99, the addition of the disc drive will cost players a hefty chunk of their wallets before taxes, even without the optional stand.
- Brand
- Sony
- Original Release Date
- November 19, 2020
- Original MSRP (USD)
- $399.99 (Digital Only), $499.99 (Disc Drive)
- Weight
- Digital Edition now weighs 3.4 kg & base version weighs 3.9 kg
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